Basuta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Basuta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 12.94 N,5 21.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.215667
  • Longitude: -5.351500
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BASUTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2876
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Surveying Details

SUNK 45M SSW FROM LIZARD. (WW1SL). 1918 LAST SEEN AFLOAT IN 491300N, 052100W. 2 TUGS SENT TO POSN BUT FOUND NOTHING. (DOCKET M06371). 10.3.18 SUNK 47M 50.5W FROM PENZANCE. (MASTER, DOCKET M12165). 30.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS. H1271/80 13.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 491300N, 052100W ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 30.6.99 LISTED AS WK USC PD 75MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999. BR STD. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 75MTRS IN 4912.940N, 0521.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003 CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION). NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE 47M S 0.5 W OF PENZANCE. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BLAYE. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 45M SSW FROM THE LIZARD. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BASUTA wreck located?

The BASUTA wreck is located at coordinates 49 12.94 N,5 21.09 W.

How deep is the BASUTA and where exactly is it located?

The BASUTA lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 49 12.94 N,5 21.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BASUTA?

The seabed around the BASUTA lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the BASUTA sink?

The BASUTA sank on Feb 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BASUTA discovered?

The wreck of the BASUTA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BASUTA belong to?

The BASUTA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BASUTA?

The BASUTA had a tonnage of 2876 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASUTA?

The BASUTA is classified as a steam ship.

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